More rock formations in the bay
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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist for... [read more]
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist for... [read more] Blog: Back on the Busses - Northern Vietnam
Date: February 20th 2005
Once again we arrived in a city, this time Hanoi, tired, hungrey and in need of a hot shower. We adventually, after an hour or so trudging around in the rain, found a so called guesthouse which had vacancies and was in our price range. Unfortunately our budjet could only stretch to a room which resembeled a giant damp tupaware container! Our room seemed to be a cheap addition to the hotel, the ... read more
Date: February 20th 2005
Once again we arrived in a city, this time Hanoi, tired, hungrey and in need of a hot shower. We adventually, after an hour or so trudging around in the rain, found a so called guesthouse which had vacancies and was in our price range. Unfortunately our budjet could only stretch to a room which resembeled a giant damp tupaware container! Our room seemed to be a cheap addition to the hotel, the ... read more
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Well, we are finally going. It may have taken three years to pluck up the courage, but we have finally chucked in our jobs, packed up our worldly goods and tried to fit our lives in two 60 litre packs! In just a few weeks we will be flying out to Calcutta to start a year long trip (or however long the money lasts) covering India, Nepal, South east Asia, Australasia, French polynesia and South America. This Journal is primarily for friends and family to follow our travels but we hope everyone who reads it enjoys the ride! ... full info
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